The fact that our elected officials don’t really have to prove that they can walk, talk, and think coherently—while we still pay them—is disgraceful.
This ain’t it, fam.
I understand people are speculating there will be no update before a certain date because of election rules but they should say that instead of attacking the concept of sick leave. Because next time it’s going to be the local unions that have “unreasonable” sick time, etc.
That’s a good point. If he had made the appointment today and it got into the courts immediately, the judge could make a court order or a warrant to have someone trusted go check on him.
HIPAA generally blocks sharing medical data, but explicitly allows disclosure “to comply with a court order or court-ordered warrant, a subpoena or summons issued by a judicial officer”.
Yes, if he is dead that is a different matter. But that’s not what the quote is about. Here is the full paragraph for clarity:
While the language in Beshear’s letter is strong, it likely won’t do anything. McConnell, like every member of Congress, can essentially go on paid medical leave for as long as he wants. The fact that our elected officials don’t really have to prove that they can walk, talk, and think coherently—while we still pay them—is disgraceful. Maybe Beshear should just pay McConnell a visit himself, and bring a camera crew with him.
Fair enough, but if you were as sick as mcconnell clearly is that you cant/wont have a 5 minute meeting with your boss (aka someone who isnt going to cover for you) after a month then you should be let go from the workforce and moved to disability coverage from the state.
disability coverage isnt the same as employment paychecks. blah blah blah. yeah yeah. that is also a problem but out of scope for this conversation.
I deleted my comment because it was needlessly snarky and I regretted the behavior.
But I didn’t agree with your opinion on how to handle long term absence.
The distinction of who pays a worker that is off for illness isn’t my hang up. It’s the idea that the protections people gave at work are “too much”. I get 17 weeks sick leave because of my collective agreement. It’s not all 100% and it needs medical certification, but it’s a lot. When collective bargaining comes around you bet we get told that’s “too much” and out of line with everyone else. Press releases get made about how we are greedy. I oppose the race to the bottom and pitting workers against each other rather than fighting to ensure those without protection are covered.
It’s not all 100% and it needs medical certification, but it’s a lot.
this is the distinction I’m making with mcconnell. its equivalent to you ending up in the hospital and not communicating any verifiable information with your workplace on when you’ll be back. any company would replace a worker in that situation, and it’d be justified due to the lack of verifiable information. McConnel has released 0 medical records verifying his condition.
This ain’t it, fam.
I understand people are speculating there will be no update before a certain date because of election rules but they should say that instead of attacking the concept of sick leave. Because next time it’s going to be the local unions that have “unreasonable” sick time, etc.
There are a lot of weird narratives around this, even from the left. Like this whole “special election” bit.
I mean its literally fraud if he’s dead. it is serious, and it literally has nothing to do with sick leave.
The simple fact is there is enough evidence for the dunce governor to replace him and let the courts sort it out.
That’s a good point. If he had made the appointment today and it got into the courts immediately, the judge could make a court order or a warrant to have someone trusted go check on him.
Yes, if he is dead that is a different matter. But that’s not what the quote is about. Here is the full paragraph for clarity:
the quote is a pointless detail in the overall situation.
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Fair enough, but if you were as sick as mcconnell clearly is that you cant/wont have a 5 minute meeting with your boss (aka someone who isnt going to cover for you) after a month then you should be let go from the workforce and moved to disability coverage from the state.
disability coverage isnt the same as employment paychecks. blah blah blah. yeah yeah. that is also a problem but out of scope for this conversation.
I deleted my comment because it was needlessly snarky and I regretted the behavior.
But I didn’t agree with your opinion on how to handle long term absence.
The distinction of who pays a worker that is off for illness isn’t my hang up. It’s the idea that the protections people gave at work are “too much”. I get 17 weeks sick leave because of my collective agreement. It’s not all 100% and it needs medical certification, but it’s a lot. When collective bargaining comes around you bet we get told that’s “too much” and out of line with everyone else. Press releases get made about how we are greedy. I oppose the race to the bottom and pitting workers against each other rather than fighting to ensure those without protection are covered.
this is the distinction I’m making with mcconnell. its equivalent to you ending up in the hospital and not communicating any verifiable information with your workplace on when you’ll be back. any company would replace a worker in that situation, and it’d be justified due to the lack of verifiable information. McConnel has released 0 medical records verifying his condition.
Perhaps you have information I don’t? The article in the post says:
I read that as his workplaces doctor is providing care.